By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — The City Council will have newcomers after residents cast their votes in the general election Nov. 2 with 14 candidates seeking the four-year seven open positions. Candidates include incumbents Charles Johnson, Herman Ramik and Angie Winton, and challengers Amy Antwood, Jill Brandana, Chrissy Carmona, Tina Daniels, Nick Dmitruchina, Douglas Geiss, Justin Mordarski, Lindsey Rose, Ira Slaven, Asha Tyson and Chris Verdun. Atwood is retired from Wayne Assembly since 2009 and a UAW … [Read more...] about 14 candidates vying for 7 seats on Taylor City Council
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Heights candidates vying for partial, full term seats on city council
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — Dearborn Heights residents will be voting in two separate city council races on the Nov. 2 general election ballot. The partial term ends in Dec. 31, 2023 and has Councilman Mo Baydoun and former Councilman Ned Apigian vying for the one spot. In the full four-year term there are current Councilmen Zouher Abdel-Hak, Bob Constan, and Tom Wencel vying for one of four seats along with Hassan Ahmad, Rachel LaPointe and Nancy Bryer. Currently, Baydoun is also a Clover Mortgage state … [Read more...] about Heights candidates vying for partial, full term seats on city council
Incumbent, council chair vying for Heights mayor positions
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — Dearborn Heights voters will go to the polls Nov. 2 to decide who will serve a partial mayoral term upon certification of the election until Dec. 31 and a full term from Jan. 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2025. Incumbent Bill Bazzi and City Council Chairwoman Denise Malinowski-Maxwell are seeking both open mayor seats in the general election. Bazzi was selected to complete the term of the late Mayor Daniel Paletko Jan. 26. Prior to Bazzi, Malinowski-Maxwell served as interim mayor … [Read more...] about Incumbent, council chair vying for Heights mayor positions
Dearborn City Charter Commission candidates: Who they are, why they are running
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Voters will select up to nine charter commission candidates Nov. 2 from a field of 22 names. Of those, Rami Younes is listed on the ballot, but has since relocated out of the city, and would not be eligible to serve if elected. Eight women are on the ballot, as are 11 candidates with Arabic surnames, providing a diverse ballot. The city charter must be reviewed every 10 years by a committee composed of nine elected residents. The charter provides the structure that guides how … [Read more...] about Dearborn City Charter Commission candidates: Who they are, why they are running
Dearborn City Council candidates: Why are they running, and what are their priorities?
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – With 14 candidates running for seven City Council seats, including four incumbents, four women and with more than half identifying as Arabic, voters face a diverse group from whom to choose. Each candidate was asked to explain, in approximately 100 words, why they were running for city council. They also were asked to describe, in approximately 100 words, what they think is the most important issue facing the city, and why. Robert Abraham 1. Abraham said he is running … [Read more...] about Dearborn City Council candidates: Why are they running, and what are their priorities?
9 candidates running for 7 Southgate City Council seats
Street improvement millage renewal also on ballot By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – Five incumbents and four challengers are running for seven city council seats in the Nov. 2 election, with a street improvement millage renewal also on the ballot. Seeking re-election are Bill Colovos, Mark Farrah, Karen George, Phillip Rauch and Dale Zamecki. The challengers are Priscilla Ayres-Reiss, Christian Graziani, Gregory Kowalsky and Zoey Kuspa. Current Council President John Graziani is not running for … [Read more...] about 9 candidates running for 7 Southgate City Council seats
New homeowners launch ‘Neighbors Against Hate’
Lawn sign initiative follows homophobic vitriol By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – When new homeowners Nick Beaven, 30, and Jake Parshall, 27, were subject to a neighbor’s homophobic vitriol, they countered his slurs with a lawn sign campaign proclaiming “Neighbors Against Hate.” The signs, which also proclaim “All are welcome here,” have since spread beyond the 500 block of Forest where they live. When the two held a housewarming party Oct. 9, one of their friends parked in front of their … [Read more...] about New homeowners launch ‘Neighbors Against Hate’
Melvindale celebrates opening of second disc golf course
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – City and Wayne County officials, along with residents, celebrated the opening of the city’s second disc golf course on Oct. 4 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Lankford Park. Mayor Wheeler Marsee said the ceremony marks a fresh start and new beginning for the city’s parks that serve both residents and the surrounding community. “These parks have come a long way in the past 15 years,” Marsee said. “I was born and raised here, and I have been here all of my life, … [Read more...] about Melvindale celebrates opening of second disc golf course
Dearborn Students’ Choice Teacher of the Year honorees named
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Four teachers were honored Sept. 25 by the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce and the Dearborn Public Schools as 2021 Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Students’ Choice Award winners. Honored during a ceremony at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center were Katie Borrello of William Ford Elementary School (in the pre-K to second grade category), Ryan Dayne of Maples Elementary School (in the third to fifth grade category), Clinton Crace of McCollough-Unis Middle School … [Read more...] about Dearborn Students’ Choice Teacher of the Year honorees named
I Wonder: Local author Glenys Nellist releases illustrated Bible stories for children
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – “I wonder,” a question often posed in local author Glenys Nellist’s children’s books, has become the title of her latest book, a beautifully illustrated collection of Bible stories for children. “I Wonder – Exploring God’s Grand Story,” written by Nellist and illustrated by Alessandra Fusi, released Sept. 21, is available online through Amazon and Baker Books, and may be ordered at the Allen Park Barnes & Noble. Nellist said the book’s debut is exciting for her, because … [Read more...] about I Wonder: Local author Glenys Nellist releases illustrated Bible stories for children